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Kevin McKinney Talks Wyoming Cowboy Football, Men’s Hoops, on the SportsZone [AUDIO]
The Wyoming Cowboy football team opens up training camp next Wednesday, July 31st, in Laramie. Wyoming Cowboy basketball has been going through summer workouts over the last four weeks. Kevin McKinney was on the SportsZone Tuesday afternoon to talk about both.
The Mayor’s Minute from Mayor Patrick Collins – July 26, 2024
I hope you are all having a great Cheyenne Frontier Days. I love this week. It allows Cheyenne to put its best foot forward. I have met so many visitors to our city who are raving about the way you all have treated them. Thank you for being the most amazing ambassadors. I can tell you it is really making a difference with our visitors.
Cheyenne Frontier Days Performance 1&2 Updates
It's the best time of the year; it's time for The Daddy of Em' All! Known as a bucket list rodeo for fans and athletes alike, this memorable rodeo promises some of the best completion of the PRCA season. With the qualifying rounds of slack in the books, the rosters are officially set, leaving fans and athletes eager to see who will advance to the semi-final round of completion. In each performance four athletes will advance to the semifinals, we've recapped a few of the quickest times and most impressive scores from the first two performances.
Nebraska couple photobombs funnel cloud on wedding day
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Every couple knows to prioritize one thing for their wedding: the photos. While the posed shots are likely to end up in the frame on the wall, sometimes a snap will capture the emotion and the experience of the day. Photographer Alyssa Wallace thinks those are some of the best.
Wyoming Flash Flood Warning Issued for Torrington Area Until 7:30 PM MDT
Cheyenne, WY – The US National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a flash flood warning for Torrington and South Torrington, Wyoming, valid until 7:30 PM MDT. Residents are urged to take immediate safety precautions as heavy rainfall is expected to cause rapid flooding. According to the US National...
The Shocking Wyoming Destination Thrillist Listed as a ‘Must-Visit Small Town’
It's always great to see Wyoming towns make a national list, especially when those towns aren't named Jackson, Cheyenne or even Casper. We have so many beautiful places that don't get the shine they deserve. That's why it was nice to see a list by travel website, Thrillist, which listed...
2,577 horses rounded up in BLM North Lander horse gather
CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Bureau of Land Management’s efforts to control horse populations in the North Lander Complex is complete, with 2,577 total horses rounded up. According to a BLM Facebook post, the creatures were gathered from BLM-managed public lands and adjacent private lands where they had moved outside of the complex.
Seed money awarded to projects using big data to help Wyoming wildlife
The University of Wyoming reports that four innovative projects that aim to use technology to help Wyoming wildlife have received seed funding from the University of Wyoming’s new WyldTech Center for Wildlife, Technology and Computing. While appearing on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse, Director of Institutional Communications for UW, Chad...
Rep. Hageman Votes Yes On Interior Appropriations Bill That Blocks Buffalo And Rock Springs RMPs, Delists GYE Grizzly
Congresswoman Harriet Hageman is voting in favor of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2025 – a bill that is extremely favorable to the needs of Wyomingites. Four amendments offered by Representative Hageman were included in the final bill, as well as language to delist the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem Grizzly Bear.
Johnson County’s first, first lady: First lady Jennie Gordon on family, agriculture and growing into a role she never expected
It was all hands on deck at the Merlin Ranch east of Buffalo. A crew of about 16 had assembled on a sunny, late-May morning to brand and vaccinate the ranch's cattle. It is hard, dirty, physical work, and it is deeply satisfying for Wyoming's first lady Jennie Gordon. "It's...
Camden Grass Fire scorches 167 acres northeast of Scottsbluff
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - Fire crews have fully contained a grass fire in the Panhandle that the state fire marshal said was re-ignited from a burn pile earlier in the week. The fire started northeast of Scottsbluff around 12:30 p.m. Thursday near County Road G and Lake Minatare Road. An evacuation advisory was issued for the area.
Cheyenne Man Hit With Felony After Allegedly Breaking Down Door
A 40-year-old Cheyenne man is facing a felony charge after reportedly breaking down a camper door and hitting a man. According to a booking sheet, police were called to a family verbal at 224 McFarland Ave. around 1 a.m. on July 22, 2024. Police say they contacted Floyd R. Velasquez...
Police Chase Through Snowy Range Ends In Tragic Death
Photo – Snowy Range highway – Bigfoot99 file photo. A police chase through the Snowy Range ends with an 18-year old suspect from Saratoga killing himself. Late Wednesday evening, a Saratoga Police Officer attempted to stop a green and gold Subaru Outback for speeding in town. The driver, identified as 18-year-old Saratoga resident Ayden Lecureux, refused to stop for the police officer and attempted to flee. Lecureux reached speeds of 60 miles an hour in town as he fled south along Highway 130.
Paw patrol: Laramie County’s new K-9 heroes hit the streets
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Laramie County Sheriff’s Office proudly announced the graduation of its latest K-9 teams July 26. These teams have successfully completed a rigorous training program, earning certification in detecting explosives or narcotics. The community welcomes K-9 Yento with Deputy Groendal, K-9 Blair with Deputy Wright and K-9 Yapp with Sergeant Atencio.
Carnival, Animals, Food and More at Wyoming’s Big Show
ROCK SPRINGS — Wyoming’s Big Show kicks off next week, and whether you enjoy the carnival, the entertainment, the food, or one of the other attractions, there’s something for everyone. Brown’s Amusements will once again be bringing the carnival to the Sweetwater County Fair, with lots of...
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